Category: European People

Posts relating to the history of European migrant cultures that have arrived in Newcastle and the Hunter Region after 1770

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

August 2, 2026

Dr Amir Moghadam Acknowledgment of Country The author  acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. The author pays his respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. Disclaimer: This post focuses primarily on migrant cultures. It is not about the … More Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Cintra House Legacy of Love (Title) Stories of Our Town Film

Cintra House: A Legacy of Love Film

April 29, 2026

Step inside Cintra House Maitland’s crown jewel and a sprawling 31-room Victorian Italianate masterpiece. Built in 1878 during the height of the “Boom style,” this isn’t just a mansion—it’s a living, breathing timeline of Maitland itself. More than Just Bricks and Mortar Here’s why Cintra House is more than just “bricks and mortar”: A Grand … More Cintra House: A Legacy of Love Film

Colour Transparency of Oonshi Mandarines and Fringed Wattle, Black Hill 1973.

“Gold Is The Colour At Black Hill” By Athel D’Ombrain

March 24, 2026

“Gold Is The Colour At Black Hill” By Athel D’Ombrain   Black Hill is a small farming area about seven miles south of Maitland, N.S.W. and notable for about seven orchards tucked away in the midst of fairly dense eucalypts. It is notable for a particular reason, for this is the one place in Australia … More “Gold Is The Colour At Black Hill” By Athel D’Ombrain

Maitland Lancers, in formation. Photograph by Ralph Snowball 28 May 1900 (Courtesy of Newcastle Libraries)

A March by the Maitland Lancers to Lake Macquarie 26th-28th May 1900

March 18, 2026

The following report describes a march by the Maitland Lancers down to Lake Macquarie and back through Lambton from the 26 to 28 May, 1900. Community Historian, Robert Watson has ‘matched’ some Ralph Snowball photographs taken on 28 May 1900 with the corresponding newspaper article, which he also transcribed. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate, … More A March by the Maitland Lancers to Lake Macquarie 26th-28th May 1900

Digitising the Treasures of Cintra House: Mapping the Journey

October 22, 2025

By Erica Wright, Vera Deacon Intern 2025 (All photographs were taken by Erica Wright unless otherwise attributed.) This post continues the story of “The Treasures of Cintra House Project”, first shared earlier this year. Here I will walk you through the physical and digital journey I’ve undertaken this year with Cintra House and its archive … More Digitising the Treasures of Cintra House: Mapping the Journey

Introducing the Cintra House Project

May 13, 2025

Introducing The Treasures of Cintra House Project The Treasures of Cintra House digitisation project is an exciting collaboration between the University of Newcastle Library’s Special Collections, Maitland City Council, and Catherine E Blanch the current homeowner of Cintra House; a grand 1878 residence with a rich local history. With support from the Local Heritage Fund and the homeowner, the … More Introducing the Cintra House Project

The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield (Poster)

The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield: Free Workshop Performance

October 28, 2024

You’ve Watched the Film, Now See The Play You have seen the art works, read the books, seen the film, now experience the free workshop performance of the play on Joseph Lycett’s time in Newcastle, by renowned playwright Dr Carl Caulfield. Free Workshop Performance Announced The Free Workshop Performance will be held in the Brennan … More The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield: Free Workshop Performance

“Families camped in the Port Stephens area, New South Wales,” Augustus Earle, 1826, National Library of Australia, nla.obj-134497417.

Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens 1826-1833

September 5, 2024

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Peoples:  This paper contains the names of Aboriginal People who are deceased. Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens, 1826-1833 By Eleanor Foster, PhD … More Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens 1826-1833

Sewing basket in use - detail from Portraits in the Countryside by Gustave Caillebotte, 1876.

Presents, crafts, art, and collecting in the extended Rusden family by Dr Paula Jane Byrne

June 12, 2024

Presents, crafts, art, and collecting in the extended Rusden family. By Dr Paula Jane Byrne   ‘Presents sent by Mrs Mangles 17 July 1837 Mr Rusden – Memorandum Book Mrs Rusden – Chalice. Miss Rusden – Chalice. Mrs Scott – Basket. Mr F J R – Card case. Miss Amelia – Abbott. Miss Grace – … More Presents, crafts, art, and collecting in the extended Rusden family by Dr Paula Jane Byrne